WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) mocked House Republicans today for choosing to use the very limited time left this Congress to pursue a cheap, partisan, political attack instead of getting to work addressing the long list of important business facing the nation.
Today, Moody’s Investors Services announced they would downgrade the U.S. credit rating if Congress doesn’t act to strengthen the long-term economic outlook for the nation, adding even more uncertainty for American businesses and families.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning calling on the Republican leadership to keep the House in session to complete the nation’s business.
You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s August employment report. The U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs, including 103,000 private sector jobs. The unemployment rate shrank to 8.1 percent:
“This past week Americans have been provided with a clear choice between continued action to boost growth and economic prosperity or returning to the failed policies that landed us in this crisis in the first place.
73 years ago today, Ida May Fuller of Ludlow, Vermont, received the first Social Security check as a result of Franklin D. Roosevelt's signing of the Social Security Act into law. Fuller had worked for three years under the Social Security program prior to receiving her first $22.54 check in 1940. Today, Social Security is an American institution, providing economic security to over 50 million seniors, disabled workers, widows and children.
Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Republican Budget Committee Chairman, is being highlighted as a man of vision for the Republican Party. As Americans begin to learn about Ryan’s extreme vision, we wanted to make sure you had a quick reference guide to some of his vision’s core components.
Did you know that more than 90% of the materials used to cut energy costs and use are made in America? Democrats in Congress are committed to promoting these innovative new products that create American jobs, improve our energy efficiency, and save American families money.
Democrats are dedicated to protecting hard working Americans from the unfair practices of big banks and credit card companies. That’s why we passed the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights – to put an end to the excessive credit card fees and crack down on deceptive and unfair gift card practices.
Congressional Democrats and Americans across the country celebrated Social Security’s 75th birthday on August 14th.
Over 50 million Americans, including 90% of all American seniors, receive retirement security thanks to this bedrock program. We look forward to many birthdays to come as we reaffirm our commitment to this critical program.
The Democratic-led 111th Congress has enacted over $800 billion in tax cuts to help working families who are struggling to make ends meet. Through extensive tax credits and job-creating incentives, Democrats are spurring job creation and ensuring that we can compete in the global economy of the future. Because of these initiatives, tax refunds are already up 10 percent, pushing the average refund up to a record $3,000 per taxpayer.
Would you fly to Washington, D.C. to keep more than 160,000 teachers in schools; prevent layoffs for almost 160,000 police officers, firefighters, and nurses; AND save $1.4 billion? That’s just what House Democrats did today.
Seniors were targeted by a campaign to scare and confuse them about the impact of health reform. We called in Matlock to help combat the lies about “death panels” and cuts in benefits.
Legendary Actor Andy Griffith honored the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid in a video today, extolling the benefits of the new Health Care law for senior citizens. His words underscore the strengthening of health services for seniors, and dispel the barrage of misinformation designed to scare them.
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force held a birthday party to reaffirm their support for preserving and strengthening these bedrock programs.
Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Republican Budget Committee Chairman, is being highlighted as a man of vision for the Republican Party. As Americans begin to learn about Ryan’s extreme vision, we wanted to make sure you had a quick reference guide to some of his vision’s core components.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s July employment report. The U.S. economy added 163,000 jobs in July, including 172,000 private sector jobs and 25,000 manufacturing jobs:
“As we continue to recover from the worst economic crisis since the great depression, today’s jobs numbers are encouraging news. Yet the real story is that more work needs to be done – something that Republicans in Congress refuse to do.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) spoke on the House Floor today calling on House Republicans to step up for their constituents and do the right thing for middle class families by passing a middle class tax cut that can be signed into law immediately. Below are his remarks and a video of his speech:
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning calling on the Republican leadership to act to help middle class families before it’s too late.
You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, House Democrats will rally with the public in support of the Democratic DARE (Disclose, Amend, Reform, Elect) agenda to clean up our electoral system and return power in Washington to the voters.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement today on the Senate vote to extend tax cuts for middle-class families without adding unnecessary tax breaks for the top 2%:
“With the Senate’s action today, the only thing standing in the way of a tax cut for middle-class families and American small businesses is the House Republican majority.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning calling on the Republican leadership to act to help middle class families before it’s too late. They were also joined by members of Larson’s Congressional Youth Cabinet to announce the introduction of a resolution calling on President Obama to institute a Presidential Youth Cabinet to help engage with America’s youth.
You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:
